Category Archives: Oakland

September 7, 2011
7:47 PM
by: Uhockey

Plum, Oakland CA

…despite the urging of my dinner companion at Commis I simply could not justify the expense of a dinner at Coi during this trip to San Francisco; I’d simply heard too many mixed things from too many trusted palates and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Oakland, Plum, Pork, San Francisco, Vacation

September 4, 2011
7:49 PM
by: Uhockey

Commis, Oakland CA

Sunday would be a day of small bites, baseball, and both old friends and new as the day began at 4:45am with a run through the hills of Oakland followed by a shower and a quick drive into the Mission. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Commis, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Oakland, San Francisco, Tasting Menu, Uncategorized, Vacation

September 2, 2011
5:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Kakui and Oliveto, Oakland CA

As the primary point of this visit to the Bay Area was indeed a job recruitment/interview part of the reason that so many of my meals were quick snacks and places not requiring reservations was the variability of the schedule…as … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Croissant, Food, Kakui, Oakland, Oliveto, Sushi, Vacation